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November 11, 2025 · Piper PA-28-235 · N9143W

Castle Rock, CO

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Castle Rock, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235 (1966)
Tail Number
N9143W
Operator
Lara Anthony Michael Thomas
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA042

On November 10, 2025, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N9143W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Castle Rock, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger reported minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, he observed a slight decrease in engine speed. He immediately applied carburetor heat. However, about two minutes later, the engine lost all power. The pilot’s efforts to restore engine power were unsuccessful. The pilot executed a forced landing to road. The left wing struck a car which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No one in the car was injured. An engine examination is planned following recovery of the airplane.

Full Narrative

On November 10, 2025, about 1815 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-235 airplane, N9143W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Castle Rock, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. A second passenger reported minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, he observed a slight decrease in engine speed. He immediately applied carburetor heat. However, about two minutes later, the engine lost all power. The pilot’s efforts to restore engine power were unsuccessful. The pilot executed a forced landing to road. The left wing struck a car which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No one in the car was injured. An engine examination is planned following recovery of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MST
Nearest AirportN/A (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN9143W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLara Anthony Michael Thomas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 8 kt, gusting 1 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.46 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data